Tag: Screening

Evidence currently inadequate for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening for atrial fibrillation in asymptomatic adults

Promoting low-dose CT screening among mostly nonsmoking women increased detection of early-stage, but not late-stage, lung cancers

However, government's order for the free test kits is in addition to existing supply and does not interfere with existing orders

Compared with 2013 USPSTF criteria, more patients eligible for lung cancer screening with less racial disparity in access

Early launch due to 'beta testing'; website currently working at 'limited capacity' ahead of official Wednesday debut

KFRE score >20 percent had similar specificity, higher sensitivity for predicting end-stage kidney disease than eGFR <20 mL/min/1.73 m²

Cluster of false-positive results likely the result of manufacturing issues, rather than implementation

Earlier preliminary studies had raised questions about whether rapid antigen tests might be less sensitive to omicron than other variants

First shipments are expected later this month

Under the plan, people who provide insurance information at certain pharmacies will be able to get the tests with no out-of-pocket costs